American Idol 8 Top 10 – Anoop Desai “Ooh Baby, Baby”
March 25, 2009 by Jeanne
Anoop Desai chose to sing “Ooh Baby, Baby” and it must have been crazy singing it to the original artist/writer (Smokey Robinson, who was mentoring). The performance was a little boring but the actual singing was quite good. He needs to work on his showmanship. I still really love Anoop and I’m happy that he’s really starting to showcase his vocals in addition to just being a fun guy.
Kara said that it was a very hard song to sing, he did a good job and is showing people that he is really talented. Paula said that she wants to see more confidence but his phrasing, delivery and falsetto is spot-on and sweet. Simon said it was a great vocal but that Anoop looked half asleep during the performance. Randy said that he wants to see the energy come back but with the good vocals.
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He is certainly got great vocals and I do wish he loosens up a bit and shows more confidence and poise on the stage… hey anoopdog way to go man!
I think Anoop was amazing. He has the most pure vocals in the whole competition. I don’t understand why the judges sing praises of Matt, when he does not have the best vocals. They should be equally or more enthusiastic about Anoop’s performance. What a mixed review from them, if he sings a fast song, its not good and when its slow they tell him to get more energy. He closed his eyes while singing because he was so involved in the song. Anoop rocks!!!!!!
Meh, boring to me. This is the second week he has bored me. I forgot he was on the show. Wasn’t he the guy who sang that awful Beat It? Why would anyone find him good looking? Are plain looking geeky nerds who can’t sing in this year?
This guys has crazy amazing vocals. Hands down he had the best vocals this year. He had two bad song choices – but everything else INCLUDING his unbelievable good looks – are flawless. Waiting to buy his album.